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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LAMICTAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Cyclothymia - Bipolar 2 | When the doctor has increased my dosage from 50 to 100 to 150 (over the course of several months), I had insomnia for a few days after the dosage increases. After that transition - NO side effects! | I love this medication. It has almost eradicated my mood swings (only minor ones during PMS now) and calmed racing, grandiose thoughts. Like another poster commented, I have finished grad school, can hold down a job for more than 6 months, am more patient with my children and I'm getting ready to be re-married. I think more clearly, cry less (I still cry sometimes - I'm a woman), feel more stable. It's been a miracle for me. | F | 33 | 3 years 150 1X day | 8/19/2010 | 4 | Major Depression / Bipolar II | Some loss of short-term memory. The the generic manufactured by Cadista (white round pill) was horrible. | I was taking the brandname 200mg Lamictal and it was working very well for me, after about a year the pharmacy switched me to the generic made by Teva (it was a blue diamond shape). I had no noticeable difference with the Teva generic. About 6 months later the pharmacy switched to a different generic manufacturer, Cadista (It is round white with the imprint 'J 248' on it). After about a week I noticed a huge drop in mood and was feeling very depressed and emotional out of nowhere. Initially I hadn't made the connection that my problem started happening right after I switched to the Cadista generic. Then I switched to the brandname Lamictal and the problem went away. Insurance wouldn't pay for the brandname, so I had to pay a huge amount out of pocket. A few months later I asked my doctor to prescribe me brandname 'XR' version. Since there isn't a generic of the 'XR' version, my insurance pays a higher percentage than they will for the original immediate release Lamictal brandname (since there is a generic for the immediate release). This makes it much cheaper than the immediate release brandname Lamictal. For me it's worth paying more for the brandname and not having to worry about the pharmacy switching between generic manufacturers whenever they want. I hope my 'XR' tip for insurance coverage will be helpful to someone. It turns out I think the XR version is better for me anyway. | M | 30 | 2 years 200 MG 1X day | 8/18/2010 | 5 | Bipolor 2 Disorder / Anxiety | I dont think I had any negative side efects. Maybe a little dizziness upon standing, but my other meds have side effects of that also. | When I started taking this, I also took seroquel, ativan, and zoloft. I was at rock bottom, almost admitting myself to a psychiactric hospital. My new Psychiatrist, started me on this along with the seroquel, and I was already taking the other 2. I noticed very quickly (within a day or so) How much BETTER I was feeling! Finally I felt like a normal content person. The seroquel, (I think) made my cholesterol high, Im not sure if Lamictil contributes to that too. Im here to find out. :) | F | 35 | 2 years 150 2X day | 8/14/2010 | 4 | epilepsy | Insomnia, constant back pain, along with my fingers and feet hurting!! I really thought I was getting arthritis!! Until I saw other people with the same problem. And I am tired of itching!!! I feel like I have ants crawling all over my head and body!! I have had enough and would like to get off of this medicine!! | I have had epilepsy for 24 yrs now and I feel like I have tried EVERY drug out there! I have my seizures around the time of my period, but my b/c keeps them under control! I am very cautious with doctors and meds. due to my mother dying 21 yrs. ago due to her doctor screwing up her medicine!! Can you help me? Thank you!! | F | 41 | 18 years 200a-100p 2X day | 8/12/2010 | 4 | Bipolar II | Memory loss, confusion, loss of words. | F | 32 | 3 months 75 1X day | 8/11/2010 | 5 | depression, mood disorder | Nausea, stomach upset, increased anxiety (all the first week) | I was hospitalized when my Zoloft, Klonipin, Inderal combination was not helping anymore and my depression and anxiety just plummeted to where I was non functional. While I was hospitalized, my doc added Lamictal to this combination and after a few weeks I felt like a new person. I was happy again, didn't have severe mood swings, and actually wanted to get out of bed. This drug has been a life saver to me! | F | 30 | 1 years 25mg 1X day | 8/10/2010 | 4 | depression | looking for more info/ side effects with remeron or other drug interactions | F | 56 | 1 days 400mg 1X day | 8/10/2010 | 3 | Anxiety | DREAMS- these dreams were possibly some of the most vivid/sought out dreams i have ever experienced in my life... almost as if i went to sleep while I was on a hallucinogenic of some type. Body Aches, Sore stomach. | It gets the job done... but is it worth the side effects? | M | 16 | 14 days 25 2X day | 8/6/2010 | 5 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression | Dry Mouth, Fatigue, Headaches. | It is far from an overstatement for me to say that Lamictal has changed my ability to enjoy life. Since early adolescence I have struggled with depression, manic episodes and frequent mood swings. My performance in High School and College suffered, subsequently. I began taking this medication at 25 and have since felt "Like myself." I am making more healthy decisions, and am able to put things into perspective. I am able to keep jobs and relationships longer now. This medication has proved a LIFE SAVER for me. I also take Lexipro, occasional xanax and oral contraceptives. I still occasionally experience bouts of depression, but am able to manage them quite well! I have learned that mixing ALCOHOL with this medication results in NEGATIVE reactions (temp. amnesia, psychosis, manic syptems). I have found this medication so effect and EARNESTLY hope others find the same RELIEF it provided me! LIFE CAN BE MANAGEABLE AND ENJOYABLE with the correct medicinal practices. PLEASE take this as a sign of HOPE! it's NEVER TOO LATE to get your life back!!!!! Good luck to all who suffer...and please dont give up!! | F | 28 | 3 years 200mg 1X day | 8/3/2010 | 5 | Bipolar I Disorder | NONE. (which I find amazing for a psychiatric medication). I do suffer from very mild acne (I use acanya, retin-a micro and rosula because I'm very obsessive about it) which I believe has been slightly anatagonized by lamictal. Granted, I already had acne. | This drug has helped me tremendously with bipolar disorder. I find it has helped especially as an antimanic. It has helped immensely with mixed states and rapid cycling. It has definitely had some antidepressant effects, although not enough to be an option for me as monotherapy. While it has been antisucidal, I was still very depressed on lamictal alone. I do believe that this drug has truly saved my life and that I would have most likely done something destructive enough that I would not be here today. | M | 20 | 3 years 300 mg 1X day | 8/1/2010 | 5 | bipolar | None. | It changed my life. Seriously. I finished graduate school, got married, and got a job. I might be dead otherwise. | F | 29 | 4 years 300 1X day | 7/30/2010 | 1 | Epilepsy | Where do I begin with the side effects? Chest pain, palpitations, neck, back, brusing, and arm pains. I have tingling, and muscle spasms, my neck constantly feels stiff and tight. Heart racing, causes anxiety and makes the heart racing more intense. Usually I have to lay down for hours. i've been to the hospital twice because the heart racing was so intense, nausea. This is not the drug for me. My chest burns, and my heart races and I cannot get it to stop. I took Xanax, and even this usually doesn't do a dent in the heart racing. I have to find something else this drug is awful!!1 | Nothing besides the side effects have hit me. | F | 20 | 2 weeks 25MG 2X day | 7/30/2010 | 4 | BPll | none | M | 70 | 2 years 200 1X day | 7/29/2010 | 3 | Bipolar NOS | Problems with word recall, short term memory loss, fatigue, loss of interest in almost everything, lack of concentration, severe cognitive decline...This drug did even out my mood except that I'm on an emotional flatland, really tired and this drug has made me so stupid that even simple things look like a challenge. I'm on 400 mg of Lamictal, 20 mg of abilify, 30 mg Buspar, and 300 mg of Seroquel XR. You can read my blog where I update my experience with drugs and manic depression... | M | 35 | 6 months 200 2X day | 7/29/2010 | 2 | Bipolar/PTSD | At 300mg: dry patches on skin, HAIR LOSS, mild/moderate vaginal irritation, itchy scalp and face, dizzy "buzz" when taken, weird, random tingles in hands, throbbing eyeball. Down At 200mg: just dry patches on skin, mild/moderate vaginal irritation, and HAIR LOSS. Down at 100mg/day: too soon to tell | Lamictal DID HELP my mental state markedly, but I am scared by the side effects. BTW, pdoc suggested using "Nioxin" shampoo etc. to help stop hair loss; too soon to say if it helps. Only other med I take is xanax. | F | 26 | 1.5 months 300mg 1X day | 7/28/2010 | 1 | Autism/Anxiety | Extreme manic-like appetite during menstrual period, weight gain, imsonnia, scared of the dark, acne, ticks, increased heart rate (90+), increased anxiety/perseveration, increase defiance | Daughter is diagnosed as Autism/MR, can't communicate effectively but these are the symptoms she has experienced. The increase in anxiety can also be described as perseveration/routine needs. Defiance has increased, very sneaky and smart in finding ways to keep parents busy so that she can get to food. Autism is not a clea diagnosis, so much that doctors think she might have LKS instead. Very active, using walking, excercise to overcome weight gain | F | 19 | 2 months 50 1X day | 7/28/2010 | 3 | mood / depression | originally better sleep; over time, major weight gain; sluggishness | Originally worked my way up to 300 mg / day .. .this helped tremendously to stabilize my mood as well allow me to get restorative sleep that helped with other issues with joint and connective tissue disease. After several months realized that i had gained weight and my toned stomach and legs turned to jelly. Typically, I've always been a thin person and this felt like it really changed my personna and made me feel sluggish. Couldn't get the energy to work out, etc. Ended up cutting back to 100 / 200 depending. Now, I don't get the restorative sleep but some of the weight has started to come off. I also went back on my 40 mg/prozac a day. Cumulatively, the lamictal just made me feel more depressed. | F | 53 | 4 months 100 2X day | 7/25/2010 | 3 | Bipolar | I feel dizzy, not energetic, monotone, my memory is not so sharp and I have trouble focusing. Over all it has kept me very stable and worked but I do not want to deal with these side affects for my whole life. Everyone is different though. | F | 19 | 3 years 100mg 1X day | 7/21/2010 | 5 | seizures | After 14 years, I have few side effects. Memory loss is one. I am sketchy on the inconsequential childhood experiences, although I remember the big incidents. Much loss of inconsequential memories generally. Short term memory somewhat effected, although it is much worse now that I am 48 years old but I think that is periomenopause and not the drug. I am sure there were some side effects 14 years ago, but I am very happy with Lamictal. When I accidentally double a dosage (happened 3 times in 14 years), I get very dizzy and disoriented. I weigh 120 at 5'6" so no weight issues, sleep fine, no bad dreams, | This drug has saved my life. I have not had a grand mal in 14 years and very small break through seizures with just red spots in my vision, everyone comments on how calm I am all the time, I can live my life with joy and well-being, and I am a happy person. I am so grateful for this drug because it gave me my life back. | F | 48 | 14 years 300mg 2X day | 7/20/2010 | 5 | Treatment Resistant Depression | Headache daily, dizziness and a little nausea the first few days. | Even though I am on a small dosage, I can honestly feel it working already. I have treatment resistant depression and I am taking this along with Lexapro and Wellbutrin. My doc is upping me to 50mg per day next week. Already I am feeling more awake, alive, motivated, clear thinking, and less hopeless and sad. I have had the munchies pretty bad, sort of like PMS cravings, but I hope those go away in time. It's not bad enough to make me want to stop taking it. A few people have told me I seem "better" since I started on Lamictal. I hope it's everything I was looking for and I can get on with my life finally. | F | 33 | 10 days 25 1X day | 7/20/2010 |